Welcome to Assynt Field Club
While COVID-19 (Coronavirus) remains a threat, it is vital that we all follow the latest advice from Health Protection Scotland in order to prevent the spread and transmission of infection.
It is still possible to continue observing and recording our wildlife, but please remember to do so from the safety of social distancing.
We will continue to post new sightings, articles and photographs.
Keep safe.
Welcome, please allow our website to be your route to discovering and enjoying the amazing wildlife and wild spaces that can be found throughout the parish of Assynt. Located on the west coast of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland, Assynt contains some of the most breath-taking scenery you will encounter from deep sea lochs to pristine beaches and magnificent mountains.
The variety of species which can be spotted in this unique area, whether birds, dolphins, fungi, insects, plants or whales never fails to inspire both the casual and more experienced observer. If you are travelling the North Coast 500, over 45 miles of which are in Assynt, stop with us a while, take time to appreciate the wider landscape and you never know what you might discover if you let our nature in.
We record and document a large number of wildlife sightings every year and each and every one helps enhance the knowledge and understanding of the nature of Assynt. You too can play a part in this by simply sending us your sightings either via the reporting form on this page or by email.
Whether you just want to browse our site, plan a visit or make use of the increasing amount of raw data which is now available you are sure to find something of interest, and we hope that you will visit us again to discover more of Assynt’s wildlife.
Upcoming Events
Summer Programme of Events. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic we have decided not to arrange any outdoor meetings for May or June. We are looking at meetings for July, August and September and will keep you posted.
Saturday May 1st 2021
What's New?
SOUNDS OF NATURE - Waders at Clachtoll
April 18th 2021
Little Assynt: lochs, rocks and lichens
April 10th 2021
Culag Wood re-visited
March 31st 2021
ASSYNT GARDEN BIRD SURVEY RECORDS (1997-2020)
March 25th 2021
Rhu Stoer: two beaches in February
March 3rd 2021
Galleries
Amphibians & Reptiles
Beetles
Birds
Butterflies
Dragonflies
Flowering Plants & Ferns
Freshwater
Fungi
Land Mammals
Lichens
Marine
Mosses & Liverworts
Moths
Other Insects
Other Invertebrates
Spiders & allies
Whales & Dolphins
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